What She Left Behind
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
336
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman intertwines the stories of two individuals: Izzy, a teenager in foster care in the present day, and Clara, a woman institutionalized in the 1920s. As Izzy uncovers Clara's past through her belongings, their stories of confinement, resilience, and discovery unfold across generations.
Mysterious
Emotional
Dark
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman offers a gripping dual narrative with historical depth. Readers praise its emotional storytelling and well-drawn characters but note that its heavy themes may be intense for some. The intertwining timelines are engaging, though some find transitions between them abrupt. Overall, it captivates with its poignant exploration of mental health and family secrets.
Fans of psychological thrillers and historical fiction, particularly those who appreciated titles like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, will be captivated by What She Left Behind for its dual timelines and exploration of mental health and family secrets.
80,456 ratings
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336
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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